| Description |
269 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Security, power and realist explanations of the political use of military force -- 3. Economic interests and the political use of military force -- 4. Liberal idealism and the political use of military force -- 5. Diversionary theory and the political use of military force -- 6. Comprehensive analysis of the political use of military force in US foreign policy -- 7. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"From the Quasi War with France and the opening of Japan, to the numerous interventions of the 1990s, these events have been situated at the heart of US foreign policy. There are four different explanations as to why the US, throughout its history, has used military force just short of war. Some scholars have suggested that nations use military force on behalf of security objectives. Others have maintained that economic self-interest has motivated many military interventions. Recently many researchers have explored the extent to which the US has used force to promote democracy and human rights, and still more scholars have argued that presidents use limited force for domestic political purposes." |
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"Assessing the utility of each of these explanations throughout US history, Meernik employs both historical narrative and statistical techniques to provide a comprehensive account of these important foreign policy events. This volume is particularly suited to scholars and students in the fields of international relations, foreign policy, military affairs and history."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
United States |
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Defence policy |
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International relations |
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Deployment of forces |
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Public interest |
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National security |
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Economic development |
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Statistics |
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International comparisons |
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Overseas item |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [245]-256) and index |
| Subject |
World politics -- 1989-
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Military policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140379
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United States -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140058
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| LC no. |
2004007712 |
| ISBN |
0754642887 alkaline paper |
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